My 11-year old was reading about some African countries, and he was reading off the names to me. First he said, "Niger," then he paused and said, "Mobe-a-squeak."

I said, "Do you think you might mean Mozambique?" His big brother and sister erupted into gales of laughter - and I must admit that I did, too.

He said, "You know, everyone, laughing is good for you, and I think you should thank me."